FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Olympia (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to provide technical expertise in historic preservation compliance. This role involves conducting reviews, surveys, and producing documentation to ensure projects align with federal regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, including FEMA and local governments, and may conduct site inspections to assess project impacts. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a progressive work environment and delivering impactful projects across diverse disciplines. If you are passionate about cultural resources and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of in-field experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations.
• Conduct record searches and surveys to identify cultural resources.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments regarding project impacts.

Skills

Historic Preservation Laws Knowledge

Compliance Report Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in History

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology

Bachelor's degree in Architectural History

Bachelor's degree in Art History

Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation

Job description

40508BR

Requisition ID: 40508BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The FEMA Cultural Resources Specialist:

1. Provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations. Conduct reviews in accordance with 36 CFR Part 800—Protection of Historic Properties, Section 106 Review Process.
2. Conducts record searches and surveys to help identify cultural resources and areas of concern. Reviews project descriptions, drawings, maps, and photographs to assess the potential of the project to impact cultural resources.
3. Produces cultural resource documents presenting research and analysis results.
4. Provides status updates.
5. Communicate and coordinate with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal and/or territorial governments.
6. Performs other tasks associated with ensuring projects comply with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations.
7. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
8. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, historic preservation or related field is required.
2. 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a professional registration.
3. Domestic travel is required.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. High competency with the use of computers and computing software (Word, Excel).
3. Solid knowledge of relevant historic preservation laws, regulations, and the Section 106 and 110 compliance process as they apply to undertakings and management of historic properties.
4. Solid professional compliance report writing skills.
5. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
6. Good communication and relationship management skills.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.